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BMW’s new lineup of I cars currently consists of the i3 and i8, which should be joined by other models in the future. A report by Auto Motor und Sport suggests that a BMW i9 is in the works, which would be a more extreme version of the i8.

The German magazine also reports that it would arrive in 2016 to coincide with BMW’s 100th anniversary. A special milestone deserves a special car and the BMW i9 will outshine the i8 in a number of ways.

For starters, it’ll make more power than the i8 thanks to a larger six-cylinder engine and possibly a more powerful electric motor. The i8 currently employees a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder and two electric motors for a combined output of 357 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. No word if the engine will be a straight-six or V-6, though the former may prove to be a challenge in a mid-mounted layout.

The i9 will likely weigh more than the i8 due to its heftier powertrain, though BMW may attempt to offset those pounds and maintain ideal weight distribution with more carbon fiber chassis and body parts. Auto Motor und Sport estimates that the i9 will run from 0-62 mph in under four seconds, which should be right on pace or slightly faster than the i8.

The i8 is already a stunning looker, but the BMW i9 could stand apart by evoking design cues from the iconic M1. It’ll also be more expensive than the i8, which currently starts at $136,625. Do you think the i9 would be a proper car to celebrate BMW’s 100th birthday? Let us know in the comments below.